Forum: The Garage
04-22-2013, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,686
2.5 Million views, one thread... probably more...
2.5 Million views, one thread... probably more than the entire site gets in a year, or more. You have to admit though, the OP actually writes quite well.
My favourite line:
Kind of sums up the...
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Forum: The Garage
04-22-2013, 12:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,333
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Forum: The Garage
04-22-2013, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 834
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Forum: The Garage
03-31-2013, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 347
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Forum: The Garage
03-30-2013, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 347
Storing automatic transmissions
If I stand a turbo 350 type automatic transmission up on end, bellhousing down, with the torque converter secured in place, is the transmission fluid likely to leak out over time? How good will that...
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Forum: The Garage
03-30-2013, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 316
It needs some freeplay, as little as you want,...
It needs some freeplay, as little as you want, but there should be some. Too much freeplay and you will not be able to release the clutch.
If it does turn out to be the clutch, rather than just...
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Forum: The Garage
03-29-2013, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 449
Views: 40,608
Don't you hate it when you're pessimistic...
Don't you hate it when you're pessimistic comments turn out right?
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-p33vXPIDcVQ/UVZYTV5QRPI/AAAAAAAACsI/YWsrVXoyEqM/s800/DSCF0427.JPG
So, I get a coffee and...
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Forum: The Garage
03-28-2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 449
Views: 40,608
Stage 9 of plan T-47
cleaning up... well, basically surrendering to the raccoon that decided my wreck/shed makes a nice home. Man, those suckers can get through small holes.
Anyway - the abandoned-project...
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Forum: The Garage
03-27-2013, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: The Garage
03-27-2013, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: The Garage
03-27-2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: The Garage
03-27-2013, 06:42 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 716
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Forum: The Garage
03-27-2013, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
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Forum: The Garage
03-26-2013, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
okay, time for some notes:
Fuel tanks...
okay, time for some notes:
Fuel tanks (x2) so I'll assume some kind of cross-over, either passive or switched by some yet unknown control.
Each tank should have a manual shut-off valve, I can...
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Forum: The Garage
03-26-2013, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 1,595
MIG or Wire Feed (I like MIG) is by far the...
MIG or Wire Feed (I like MIG) is by far the easiest way I have ever welded, not that I'm an expert. But, that's the point. With an auto-darkening helmet I can get a decent bead going with MIG in...
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Forum: The Garage
03-25-2013, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 551
Vehicle propane information?
So, I just bought a 1990 Grumman StepVan (aluminium, 14' box) and it runs on propane. I know squat about running an engine on propane. RV stuff, sure, bottle, reg, hoses. No problem. This...
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Forum: The Garage
01-14-2013, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,793
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Forum: The Garage
01-14-2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,410
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Forum: The Garage
12-30-2012, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 4,760
I can tell you what not to do
The mistakes I've made (http://fixerdave.blogspot.ca/2007/01/mistakes-ive-made.html)
Crib notes: big specs on cheap tools will generally buy you chatter... and you don't want chatter. That said,...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
12-30-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,450
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Forum: The Garage
12-20-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 1,002
Views: 197,705
Every cage I've ever owned seems to have the...
Every cage I've ever owned seems to have the pickup at the front/middle of the tank. Stupid GrandAm I had with the high-output quad-4 used to stall out under max acceleration with anything less than...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
12-04-2012, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 850
If I'm understanding correctly, you're...
If I'm understanding correctly, you're manipulating your route such that you force it to go down particular roads rather than just putting a destination in and letting it figure it out for you (not...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
12-04-2012, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 850
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
12-03-2012, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 850
Routing and Riding
I couldn't care less about routing. I ride where the wind blows me, don't know where I'm going when I hit the gas... vague ideas about areas I want to explore maybe. I do like to know where I am...
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
11-24-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 699
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
11-21-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 5,265
Latest:
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Latest:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--KdBfh77GPI/T4PKxPytFBI/AAAAAAAACoo/fZevA5XV_G4/s800/DSCF9238.JPG
with the sun-screen (yeah, cheap Android tablet):
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Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me
11-19-2012, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,011
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Forum: The Garage
11-15-2012, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,042
never tried this... but just had one of those...
never tried this... but just had one of those connections pop in the head while reading. Anyone try boiling them?
I say this because I read, on these forums actually, about a guy who's father was...
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Forum: The Garage
11-15-2012, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 16,720
I'm a H-Vis scoff... I dress in black with no...
I'm a H-Vis scoff... I dress in black with no intention or expectation of actually being seen... but, damn, that's near urban camouflage. I mean, seriously, it takes an extra look just to see the...
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Forum: The Garage
10-10-2012, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,432
A while back I realised that I had the same...
A while back I realised that I had the same cheap/garbage parts bins and drawer cabinets I bought when I was 16.... that was a fair chunk of time ago. These decisions stick with you.
It was at...
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Forum: The Garage
10-07-2012, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 1,000
Views: 270,508
recycle blow-mould cases
After the latest shop re-org, where I dumped all the tools out of their blow-mould cases to save space... well, I had a lot of empty blow-mould cases sitting in the storage shed. I don't need them...
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Forum: The Garage
10-07-2012, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,811
Having a bad case of tool-collector-itis, and...
Having a bad case of tool-collector-itis, and having owned a Dremel from the start, I can say they are not the best tool for the job, most jobs that is. I'd probably go jigsaw for the windscreen,...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
10-03-2012, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,330
Exactly my reasoning for moving to an Android...
Exactly my reasoning for moving to an Android tablet from the Garmin. BIGGER screen. Well, cheaper too, and more options, and ...
I fabbed up a custom mount on rubber grommets but it still...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
10-02-2012, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,130
even more options
high-contrast black/white maps help a lot more than you would expect them to. Definitely worth a try. A sunshade helps as well and does protect from the elements somewhat, but it can be awkward to...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
10-02-2012, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,130
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Forum: The Garage
10-01-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,566
Yeah... my father called it nichrome... right...
Yeah... my father called it nichrome... right after I bypassed the wiring harness on the Buick hit-to-pass race car I set up... had to pull as much as I could of that wire out of the harness and wire...
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Forum: Layin' down tracks
09-30-2012, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,130
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Forum: The Garage
09-28-2012, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 76
Views: 4,966
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Forum: The Garage
09-28-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,566
Off topic, but my understanding is that flame...
Off topic, but my understanding is that flame throwers are actually legal (used in agriculture or something or other). As a topic, it comes up in the anti/pro-gun rants. Sure, why ban X when...
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Forum: The Garage
09-24-2012, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,561
I am not a professional mechanic. My father...
I am not a professional mechanic. My father was... not an easy way to make a living if you ask me. it's hard to not come across as a thief when you charge 10x more than what it cost the customer's...
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